Junkie Boy: A MotherWork

In her poignant debut collection, Linnea Harper offers a raw and lyrical exploration of a mother's journey through the complexities of her son's addiction and estrangement. Spanningthree decades, these poems bridge the gap between the vibrant California counterculture of the 1960s and the harrowing reality of a child's descent into homelessness and substance abuse. Harper navigates the turbulent waters of a chronic illness and the heavy silence of her son's absence with a spirit of radical acceptance, transforming profound grief into a testament to resilience. Both courageous and infused with humility, these poems serve as a memorial to haunting memories, a beacon for anyone seeking light within the shadows of a broken family, and an introductory education for those not yet affected by a loved one's addiction. This epidemic is not over. We should listen.